backed

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The win in Leeds backed up victories in Liverpool and Aberdeen in the past two weeks and has seen him open up a five-point advantage at the top of the standings.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

For decades, many British Muslims backed Labour as the party of the working class.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Gold Fields GFI 8.79%increase; green up pointing triangle backed its full-year guidance but said that higher oil prices could hurt its ability to meet cost expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The city’s powerful labor unions have backed her, along with much of the Democratic establishment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

She jerked away, and Dodger backed away with her.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz